How to Draw a Kid with a Diya Lamp (Easy Step by Step)
A kid holding a glowing diya lamp is a cheerful way to practice simple shapes. The head is a circle, the dress is a rounded box, the shoes are ovals, and each flame is a teardrop. Once you can draw those shapes, you can draw the whole scene.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a kid with a diya lamp step by step
How to Draw a Kid with a Diya Lamp · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The big round head
Draw a big, wide circle near the top of your page. Leave lots of room underneath for the body.
Step 3: Face, neck and arm start
Add two small dots for eyes and a little curved smile. Draw two short lines down from the head for the neck, then a small curved collar between them. From the right neck line, start a bumpy curve heading out to the side.
Step 4: Outstretched arm
Finish the arm on the right by drawing a long, curved leaf shape that stretches out to the side. Draw a long line along the bottom of the arm that ends in a little flick.
Step 5: Dress and other arm
On the left, draw a short bent arm with a small round hand at the bottom. Then draw a straight line down from the right neck line, and join the sides with a flat line along the bottom to make the dress.
Step 6: Belt and shoes
Draw a gently curved stripe across the dress for a belt. Under the dress, add two tiny leg lines and two flat ovals for shoes that touch in the middle.
Step 7: The big diya
At the end of the outstretched arm, draw a wide bowl shape with a flat top and a round bottom. Add a small foot underneath, then a pointed teardrop flame standing on top.
Step 8: Glow lines and little bowl
Around the big flame, draw three short dashes pointing outward: one straight up and one on each side. Then, on the ground at the lower left, draw a small half-circle bowl.
Step 9: The little flame
On top of the little bowl, draw a tiny teardrop flame. Add three short lines around it: one straight up and one on each side.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid with a diya lamp? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kid with a Lunar New Year lantern or how to draw a kid with a sparkler next.
Tips for drawing a kid with a diya lamp
- Draw the head circle first and make it big. A large head makes the kid look friendly and gives you room to fit the face.
- The flame is the trickiest part. Start with a pointed tip at the top, then curve down each side like a drop of water and meet at the bottom.
- Draw the glow lines after each flame and keep them about the same length. Pointing them away from the flame makes it look like it is shining.
Free kid with a diya lamp coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid with a diya lamp coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your kid with a diya lamp drawing
Try warm yellow and orange for the flames, a bright color for the dress, and a clay brown for the bowls. For a creative twist, draw a few more little diyas in a row and give each a different color.
Kid with a diya lamp fun fact for kids
A diya is a small oil lamp, often made of clay, that families light during Diwali, the festival of lights.
Questions about drawing a kid with a diya lamp
What shapes do I need to draw a kid with a diya lamp?
You need a circle for the head, a rounded box for the dress, ovals for the shoes, and teardrops for the flames. A half-circle makes the little bowl on the ground.
How do I draw a diya flame?
Draw a pointed tip, then curve two lines down and together, like a drop of water. Set it on top of the bowl so the bottom of the flame touches the bowl.
How do I make my kid look cuter?
Keep the eyes as small dots, a little wide apart, and give the smile a nice round curve. A big head and tiny shoes also make the kid look sweet.
